Judaism

1. The religion of the Hebrew people was called

•  polytheism

•  Christianity

•  Protestantism

  
  

• Judaism 

  
  

1. How did the Hebrew code of laws differ from other laws of the time?

•  The Hebrew code was strict and unfair

•  The Hebrew code focused only on economic issues

•  The Hebrew code focused on morality and ethics

  
  

• The Hebrew code focused on Greek and Roman learning

  
  

According to the Torah, who was chosen by God to be the ancestor of the Hebrew people?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Jacob

• Isaac

What is the defining characteristic of the Hebrews' belief system in contrast to other groups in the region?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Agnosticism

• Animism

How did the Israelites view the dignity of each human being?

• Based on their ability to reason

• As a divine spark that can't be taken away

• Through their wealth and social status

• By their physical strength

According to Judaism, what does God give to human beings that makes them morally responsible for their choices?

• Wealth

• Wisdom

• Moral Freedom

• Physical strength

How did the Jewish code of laws differ from the laws of other ancient peoples?

• It focused more on politics and less on morality.

• It emphasized ethics and morality over politics.

• It had no written code of laws.

• It excluded rulers from its rules.

What softened the strictness of the Jewish code of justice?

• Ruler exemptions

• God's mercy

• The influence of prophets

• International diplomacy